Hubbell Lake Detention Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Hubbell Lake Detention Dam, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was completed in 1979 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rio Grande.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet, with a structural height of 23 feet and a length of 4650 feet. It has a storage capacity of 620 acre-feet and a drainage area of 35.02 square miles, providing important protection against flooding in the region. The dam's spillway, with a width of 1200 feet, is of the uncontrolled type.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2019, the Hubbell Lake Detention Dam is regulated by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico. It undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not experienced significant modifications over the years and has not required any emergency action plans. Owned by the local government, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate impacts in the Bernalillo County region.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
4650 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
RIO GRANDE - TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Drainage Area |
35.02 |
Nid Storage |
620 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hubbell Lake Detention Dam